Feeling informed is one of the best ways to feel calm before a procedure. These are good questions to ask your sedation practitioner. Write down the answers or have someone with you.
About the practitioner
- What training and registration do you have in sedation?
- Will anyone else be monitoring me during the procedure?
- Which guidelines do you follow?
About the sedation
- What level of sedation will I have, and how will it be given?
- Will I remember the procedure?
- Is sedation in the rooms suitable for my health, or would a hospital be safer?
About preparation
- When should I stop eating and drinking?
- Should I take my usual medicines on the day, including blood thinners, diabetes medicines or inhalers?
- What should I wear and bring?
About safety
- How will I be monitored?
- What emergency equipment do you bring?
About recovery and cost
- How long will I need to stay after the procedure?
- When can I drive, work and exercise again?
- How will I be billed, and will you claim from my medical aid?
At Joburg Sedation, Dr Khan is happy to answer these questions before your appointment. Never feel that a question is too small to ask.
Talk to Dr Khan
If you have questions about sedation for your procedure, call or WhatsApp Dr Khan on 071 646 1513, or get in touch here. Dentists and doctors can also book a sedation team for their rooms.
This article is general information and not a substitute for medical advice. Dr Khan assesses every patient individually before sedation.